Loos, France. 31 January 1918. The riddled ironwork of the Crassier at Loos, and the three rifles ...

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Accession Number E04565
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date made 31 January 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

Loos, France. 31 January 1918. The riddled ironwork of the Crassier at Loos, and the three rifles fixed for firing "grenade signals" by wire. Overhead the structure made an excellent observation post, commanding a wide sweep of the surrounding country. The soldier is a member of the 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company, which was engaged in the area at this time.